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Alkali Heath This native perennial rhizomatous herb, often called alkali heath or alkali seaheath is uncommon, even in the region where it is most likely to be found, just north of the San Francisco Bay Area. It is a squat flowering bush that grows to about 1-foot tall forming a twiggy thicket near beaches and…
Pacific Sunset flannelbush Pacific Sunset is a fast growing, small tree. It quickly grows to 20′ in height. 3” yellow flowers abound in the spring with beautiful, profuse abandon. The leaves have a leathery and fuzzy texture reminiscent of flannel (thus the name), and the yellow and orange flowers are large and showy. Flannel bushes…
Flannelbush Flannelbush is a fast growing evergreen shrub quickly grows to 5′ and can reach 10′. It is a show stopper in the garden. The solitary 3” lemon-yellow flowers are produced in abundance from winter to spring. It is fast-growing and resilient in dry landscapes. Bees and other insect pollinators visit the blooms and hairy capsule fruits filled…
Flannel bush San Gabriel flannel bush is a large evergreen shrub that quickly grows 10 to 18 feet tall and wide. Large maple-like leaves are accented by abundant cupped yellow flowers in spring, a stunning display especially when combined with a deep blue Ceanothus. Once the plant is established do not give it any summer…
Showy island snapdragon This attractive easy to grow perennial grows 2 1/2 ft tall by 4 ft wide. It is an excellent ground cover near the coast and its lipstick-red blossoms act as beacons for hummingbirds, and add refreshing color to the garden. To make the most of the flowers, plant where it can spill…
Coast Silk tassel Silk Tassel is an evergreen shrub with a moderate growth rate. It grows from 5 to 10 feet in height and 8 to 10 feet in diameter. In ideal conditions, it can reach as high as 20 feet and may be trained as a tree. Space 12′ apart. The long beautiful tassels…
Coast silktassel This evergreen shrub is a cultivar of the native silktassel is more compact than the better known ‘James Roof’. ‘Evie’ grows 12′ tall by 12′ wide, although it can be kept smaller. ‘Evie’ is an attractive if unassuming shrub for much of the year, it is a showstopper in late winter when its…
Coast silktassel An evergreen shrub to small tree to 12’x12′ that responds well to pruning. A prolific bloomer with yellow-pink-cream colored male catkins that dangle 12″ or more from the ends of the branches in winter to early spring, making a spectacular show and turning gray as they age. The name silk tassel describes these…
Salal Salal is a spreading evergreen shrub growing to 1.5′ tall and 4′ wide. It has dark blue, edible berries that have a unique, albeit bland flavor. Salal berries were once a significant source of food among Native Americans. Salal is versatile in that it can thrive in both sunny and shady conditions. In moist,…
Bird’s eye An intricately colored annual California wildflower. Bird’s eye gilia is charming and dependable, thriving in sun or part-shade. Light-blue or violet flowers are set off by powder-blue stamens and a yellow throat with a dark purple ring at the top. Has a subtle sweet scent. Excellent in bouquets. Native to the Central Valley…
Great valley gumplant This herbaceous perennial’s upright habit makes it an excellent candidate for meadow gardens and mixed borders, especially along the front of a dry border. Space 2’0″ apart. A fast growing, hardy, super drought tolerant, evergreen shrub 1-3 ft. tall that will grow to 4 feet with water, this plant produces abundant 2-inch…
Hairy gumplant This herbaceous perennial grows to 2’ tall. It is not only beautiful with it’s late summer color it is also tough – a great plant for the drought tolerant garden. Blooms profusely with large, golden yellow flowers in the late summer and attract nectar seeking butterflies, at a time when many other flowers…
Coast gumplant This prostrate semi-decidious perennial herb is endemic to California and only grows 1-2 ft tall. Coast gumplant is tough and fast growing and makes for a great ground cover. This fast spreading plant produces abundant 2 in wide, bright yellow daisy-like blooms from spring well into summer. As cut flowers they’ll add bright,…
California matchweed California matchweed is a sprawling to erect subshrub growing to about 2′ tall. Each single flower makes a splash of color. Matchweed is naturally found on dry hills and flats, stony slopes and outcrops and occasionally serpentine soils in chaparral and grassland. Matchweed is sometimes referred to as snakeweed. It is a natural…
Mt. Diablo helianthella The rare 1.5′ beauty is a perennial herb limited to the Bay Area, mostly around Mount Diablo. The long 6 ” leaves surround the long stems of bright cheery yellow sunflowers in the spring. Grows best in thin well drained soils. Companion plants include Chamise, Sagebrush, Coyote brush, Needle grasses and Mules…
Common sunflower Common sunflower is fast-growing annual herb that can grow up to 9 feet tall. Harvest the seeds in late fall or let it self-sow to start a new crop for next year. The large, yellow, sunny flowers rotate to face the sun. Its showy ray petals attract hummingbirds and butterflies, which are rewarded…